EBAA Iron's FLEX-TEND® Flexible Expansion Joints Now With UPC®

The FLEX-TEND® Flexible Expansion Joint Provides Strain Relief for Pipelines and Pipeline Connections Subjected to Movement caused by Soil Subsidence or Seismic Action.

EBAA Iron, Inc. received a CERTIFICATE OF LISTING by IAPMO Research and Testing, Inc. This listing states EBAA Iron’s FLEX-TEND® Flexible Expansion Joints are compliant with the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and compliant with the standard of IAPMO PS 51-2021 for use in Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) Applications. This includes all configurations offered by EBAA Iron in Nominal Pipe Sizes 3-inch through 12-inch. The FLEX-TEND already achieved FM Approval Listings for pressurized applications.

The UPC symbol means that the component has been tested to requirements of IAPMO standards and is subjected to periodic inspections to ensure that the components maintain a level of quality and performance.

Designated as an American National Standard, the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) is a model code developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) to govern the installation and inspection of plumbing systems as a means of promoting the public's health, safety and welfare.

The Flex-Tend product line was tested to and complies with the requirements of IAPMO PS 51-2021 “Industry Standard for Expansion Joints and Flexible Expansion Joints for DWV Piping System”.

Dennis Shumard, PE. One of EBAA Iron’s Product Support Managers commented “This is one more reason to feel comfortable relying on EBAA Iron products, and specifically EBAA Iron Flex-Tends, in your system.”

About EBAA Iron, Inc.: Since introducing its first patented product in 1968, EBAA has continued to lead the way in innovative products for the water and wastewater industry that are engineered to save time and money. EBAA is the only manufacturer of the world famous MEGALUG® Mechanical Joint Restraint. EBAA specializes in water and waste-water pipeline joints and is 100% MADE IN THE USA.